Colombia is a great value for travelers with American Dollars in their pockets. It's a budget stretching destination right now, which is why we've made it one of our Top 10 for 2016 for USD Travelers
. Plus, Colombia continues to be safer for tourism.
Colombia's got the makings of a premier tourist destination, not to mention a complete turn-around in terms of socio-economics in just a few decades, so why is it known for cocaine fields, drug trafficking, and coffee?
It may take a long time for Colombia to outgrow its wild-west, kingpin controlled image that held the country in a vice grip for too long, but slowly and surely the country is pulling itself out from under the control of ne'er-do-wells. It's reported, over and over, by travelers to be one of their favorite countries in South America.
What to do
All that remains of some of Colombia's ancient civilizations are stone towers in the jungle covered by vines and plants. As excavation work is done, tourists can see these and other archaeological sites, such as San Agustin and Tierradentro.
Off the coast of Colombia, Isla Gorgona, a former prison island, now has abundant wildlife and optimum diving conditions just offshore.
Read: Why You Should Ignore Everything You've Heard & Go To Colombia.
There are flights from all around the world
to Colombia each day and as the country further empowers and enriches its people their frequency will grow. Colombian tourism is on the rise and as it increases, the perception of Colombia as a dangerous destination will fall away.
Read: Cartagena: 500 Years of History on the Colombian Coast.
Where to stay
Your location determines the quality of accommodations to be found in Colombia. There are plenty of hotels in the city
, from five star establishments to budget rooms, and hostels are part of the tourism industry